Pilates
Pilates
Overview
Pilates is a method of training designed to engage the mind and condition the total body.
With over 500 exercises it combines both strength and flexibility to reduce stress and produce longer leaner muscles with the end goal being better overall posture.
Pilates keen focus on posture ensures we concentrate on strengthening the core – We refer to the core as the abs, pelvic girdle and back.
Metholodogy
Over time, Pilates training improves strength, flexibility and balance, developing tone and building long lean muscles. Each movement challenges and develops deep abdominal muscles. Your overall functional movement develops to create new habits that prevent injury. Each class is set to reduce stress, tension and pain, along with boosting energy levels. Pilates can offer relief from back pain and joint tension. Offering an alternative to weight training and HIIT that helps minimise injury.
History
History
For decades, it’s been the exercise of choice for dancers and gymnasts (and now footballers, elite athletes and Hollywood actors), but it was originally used to rehabilitate bedridden or immobile patients during World War I.
Reformer Fundamentals
Reformer Fundamentals
This multi-level Reformer class is for anyone who has completed the Introductory Reformer class or has a Studio Pilates back ground and wants to try the Reformer classes. It is a flowing class, but it can cater for the differing levels of participants.
Reformer intermediate
Reformer intermediate
This Reformer class is for experienced Pilates participants without a history of spinal problems. The participants need to have had at least 18 months of Reformer Pilates or Studio Pilates experience to take part in this fast flowing class that utilises mainly Intermediate Pilates repertoire.
Fundamental mat class
Fundamental mat class
The Fundamental mat class is for anyone who does Pilates once a week for fun, general health or cross training.
These classes teach you the foundation principles of Pilates like pelvic and shoulder stability, pelvic floor and transversus abdominus activation, as well as generally strengthening the core and the hip extensor (glutes and hamstrings) complex.
This level is ideal for any healthy body who wants to do a great Pilates class but can only fit one class in a week. All participants who come into this class must have completed a Concepts class or have previous Pilates experience, in order to feel strong and worked by the completion of the class.
Classes
Incorporating mobility, strength, conditioning and rehabilitation to build measurable physical improvements for all members.
